Guwahati, Aug. 17 -- Assam's Biswanath district administration conducted an extensive eviction operation on Sunday in Nonke Japoriguri to reclaim approximately 175 bighas of government-designated 'protected' grazing reserve land.

The operation targeted approximately 307 families living in the area without legal permission and received support from a significant force, including 20 excavators, 10 bulldozers, and over 1,000 police personnel. The goal was to quickly dismantle structures and clear the land.

Before the eviction, the administration had issued notices on August 1, instructing residents to vacate the area. Many families complied by dismantling their homes and moving their belongings.

However, some individuals displaced decades...